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Classical Studies Major Requirements

Major Program Requirements
Forty-eight semester credits including:
LA 101-102  Introductory Latin
LA 203-204  Intermediate Latin
GK 201-202  Introductory Greek
GK 301-302  Intermediate Greek
CLST 491  Senior Research Seminar
CLST 492  Senior Writing Seminar

Other Program Requirements
Eighteen semester credits from the following:
ART 110  Art Appreciation
ENLT 215F  Survey of Classical Literature
HI 201  Greek History
HI 202  Roman History
HI 203-204  Medieval History
HI 301-302  History of the Catholic Church
LL 220  Introduction to Linguistics
PHIL 151  Ancient Philosophy
PHIL 202  Medieval Philosophy
TH 207  Introduction to the Old Testament
TH 208  Introduction to the New Testament
TH 303  History of Christian Thought

All candidates for the Bachelor of Arts degree in Classical Studies are required to write a comprehensive paper. By April 1 of the junior year, students must submit a proposal stating the topic of the comprehensive paper and signed by the faculty member who has agreed to direct the paper.

Classical Studies Minor Requirements

Minor Program Requirements
Students seeking to graduate with a minor in Classical Studies are required to complete successfully:

1) the two-year sequence (introductory and intermediate) in EITHER Latin or Greek, AND the introductory course (two semesters) in the other language;

2) 12 credits from the courses listed under “Other Program Requirements” for the Classical Studies major.